Now that I have the 5 speed in I removed the shifter stub off the column. Came out real nice. I cut off the stub, plugged it with 1/2" dowell plug, then used some JB weld to smooth it all out. Little spot putty and done. Duplicor had the perfect match and done.

Just picked up a dowell rod at a home depot. Only needed an inch of so now its a play stick for my son. kids can be very creative... Plugged the hole used some gorilla glue to seal it . JB weld to seal the side, then a little spot putty to clean it up. Duplicolr to match and done.